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H.R. 5095 (106th)

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to complete a report regarding the safety and monitoring of genetically engineered foods, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

27 July 2000

Last action

16 August 2000 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

Sponsors

Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], MIKE DOYLE, Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Barbara Lee, Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7], Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], JOHN CONYERS, Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Earl Blumenauer, Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], JOSE SERRANO

Subjects

Agriculture

Source updated

2 January 2025

Agriculture

Summary

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, through the National Academy of Sciences, to report regarding the safety, monitoring, and approval of genetically engineered foods. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 27 July 2000

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 July 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 July 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 August 2000

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Risk Management, Research and Specialty Crops.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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